Director of Des Moines redevelopment nonprofit steps down after 13 years
A city of Des Moines and Polk County-funded nonprofit redevelopment group is seeing a leadership change for the first time in ...
West Des Moines crossing guard accused of using stranger’s kids for GoFundMe campaign
A Windsor Heights woman has been accused of using someone else’s kids in order to raise money on GoFundMe. According to court ...
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Tiny village solution to homelessness in Des Moines will go before city council
A Des Moines nonprofit is trying for a second time to win approval to build a tiny home village to provide permanent ...
Des Moines schools to start 2 hours late Tuesday over frigid wind chills. What to know:
DMPS elementary schools will start at 9:40 a.m., middle schools will start at 10:30 a.m. and high schools will start at 10:15 ...
Neighbors rescue puppies from burning camper in Des Moines
Several puppies were rescued from a burning camper on the east side of Des Moines Thursday morning. The fire started around 8:30 a.m. at 4350 NE Sheridan Avenue, east of ...
Des Moines teen headed to World Axe and Knife Throwing Championship
Fourteen-year-old Liam Etter is headed to the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championship this April. Etter practices and competes in axe-throwing competitions at ...
These Afghans helped the U.S. military. Now, they seek help for Des Moines cultural center
Four leaders of the Afghan community established in Des Moines beginning in 2021 are on a quest to build a mosque and ...
Des Moines schools reimagine education with new 10-year plan
District leaders will share more about their vision at the State of the Schools event in February. There will be ...
Fueling Hope is giving away gas today at this Des Moines Kwik Star. What to know:
Hosted by the Rev. Rob Johnson and 100 volunteers, the Fueling Hope Gas Giveaway helps families by providing free gas.
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Des Moines city manager faces criticism after dismantling sustainability office
Climate action proponents say the layoffs will make it harder for the local government to reach its net zero emission goal by ...
Des Moines Public Schools offers 5-year plan to improve education. What you should know:
The Cultivating Success: A Strategic Plan for Des Moines Public Schools — unveiled Tuesday during a board work session — ...
Two people arrested after string of robberies in Des Moines
Des Moines police have arrested two people after three armed robberies were reported over 30 minutes on Saturday. 36-year-old ...